Colbert Explains: The War On Terror™

The British government announced Monday that it will no longer be using the term "War on Terror" because it gives disparate militant groups
By SilentPatriot — April 18, 2007

colbert-branding.jpg The British government announced Monday that it will no longer be using the term "War on Terror" because it gives disparate militant groups a shared identity (ya know, something that may "embolden" them). Similarly, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton announced two weeks ago that the phrase will be stricken from committee budget documents. On "The Report" last night, Stephen explained that the "War on Terror" is more than just a phrase...

icon Download icon Download

The "War on Terror" is more than just a phrase; it's a brand with a reputation and a track record. Sure we're fighting a slew of different enemies and maybe using the phrase "War on Terror" unites them and dignifies what is essentially a criminal cause into a pan-Arab nationalist struggle, but what would this limey she-male have us call the War on Terror instead?!?

Can you help us out?

For over 20 years we have been exposing Washington lies and untangling media deceit, but social media is limiting our ability to attract new readers. Please give a one-time or recurring donation, or buy a year's subscription for an ad-free experience. Thank you.

Become a subscriber:
 
Make a donation:

If you don't mind the ads and would rather donate, please select one of the options below:

Kindest
Donate via PayPal
Via Snail Mail
payable to: Crooksandliars
528 Palisades Drive
Ste 548
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Discussion

We welcome relevant, respectful comments. Any comments that are sexist or in any other way deemed hateful by our staff will be deleted and constitute grounds for a ban from posting on the site. Please refer to our Terms of Service for information on our posting policy.
Mastodon